CREATE Center: AI Regulation in Mental Health: Where are we, and where do we need to go?

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, A Live Webinar

Millions of Americans are using AI tools for mental health support, but the rules governing these technologies are fragmented, fast-moving, and often poorly understood — even by clinicians and researchers working in this space. This webinar brings together experts at the intersection of mental health, technology, and regulatory policy for a candid conversation about where things stand and where they need to go. Drawing on recent developments including the FDA's first advisory committee on generative AI mental health devices and the Trump administration's executive order challenging state AI laws, the discussion will examine how AI-enabled mental health technologies are currently categorized, what existing frameworks can and can't do, and what a more coherent approach might look like. The session is designed to be accessible to those new to the topic while offering substantive depth for those already working in this area.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), APA Continuing Education credits (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours)

1. Differentiate the major categories of AI-enabled mental health technologies, including general wellness tools, enforcement discretion products, and regulated medical devices.
2. Explain how these distinctions influence regulatory oversight, safety expectations, and appropriate clinical use.
3. Evaluate emerging regulatory, ethical, and equity considerations related to AI in mental health, including federal and state policy developments and the role of general-purpose AI systems.
4. Assess the implications of prohibition versus access-oriented approaches on patients and clinicians.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Psychological Association (APA) 
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Cancellation Policy
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The content of this activity is not related to products or the business lines of an ACCME-defined ineligible company. Hence, there are no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible company for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.